2019 Literary Gala: Richard Robinson, 2019 PEN America Publisher Honoree
Watch PEN America Publisher Honoree Richard Robinson's remarks at the 2019 PEN America Literary Gala, including an introduction by actor Alec Baldwin. More
Defenders of Truth to Take the Stage at 2019 PEN America Literary Gala, May 21 at the American Museum of Natural History
“Throughout his decades-long career and innumerable political bombshells that he has revealed, Bob Woodward’s scrupulous reporting and meticulous sourcing have never been convincingly impugned,” said PEN America Chief Executive… More
2018 Literary Gala: Carolyn Reidy, 2018 PEN America Publisher Honoree
For those of us dedicated to introducing the work of writers to the world, it is repugnant when someone, anyone—whether it is the general public, media pundits, local school… More
2017 Literary Gala: John Sargent, PEN Publisher Honoree
It is easy to feel safe, and it is easy to be safe. But as we face these decisions, I hope we will stand for what is right, not… More
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White House will not pay for staff's official Twitter profiles to be verified: "It is our understanding that Twitter Blue does not provide person-level verification as a service... a blue check mark will now simply (verify)... the account is a paid user." https://www.axios.com/2023/03/31/twitter-verification-white-house-biden-check-mark